Thanks for watching. Make sure to drop a comment, say hi or let me know what you wished you knew before going vegan! I'd love to know.

Hi Tia! I am down 90 pounds from eating plant based, but when I first went vegan I was a junk food vegan and I lost a lil weight but when I went whole food plant based no oil it came off so fast at first!!! It has slowed down again, but I will be doing more 50/50 soon to speed it up. I wish I knew how much I would love being a plant based vegan long ago then I would have never been 388 pounds! 🤣Aww your daughter asking for cookies sounds like my daughter! I love this video! It is so special to share this with everyone so they can make the changes too!😀❤️🌻

Your distinction between being vegan and going on a whole food plant-based diet is SO important to distinguish and what really tripped me up in the beginning. We were totally junk-food vegans for about 9 months. I thought we were doing great things (which in some ways we were) but I didn't really feel all the health benefits that I read about and heard other vegans talk about until I started following a whole food plant-based diet. Wonderful channels like yours are so vital and I wish I had known about this life style years ago so thank you for putting this out there for others! As always, I love your videos and approach to life and this lifestyle and I wish we lived closer so we could be real friends, lol!

It definitely sucks looking for spots that are vegan at first but, when you start exploring different plant based, whole food recipes you begin to enjoy cooking at home. When we travel, its fun finding vegan spots to try. Great point > Don't over think it! 😊

Starting out with quick Easy meals is KEY to sticking to it

The lentil marinara is one of our go-to’s. Great dish for introducing non-vegan friends to this way of eating. Thank you for showing us SIMPLE can be delicious 👍

I'm plant base I had to learn my TASTE BUDS would change. Cheese n saltine crackers n seafood was the biggest struggle not the mention the none usage of OILS . YET, I COOK STILL FOR NON VEGAN/PLANT BASE FAMILY MEMBERS..🤣😂🤣 its NORMAL for a person to have gas daily in spirts..👌. But, I do tell everyone to eat "RAINBOW 🌈 daily. So, Eat🍌🍊🥦🥬🥒n 🥜🌰, 🥝🍅🥗🍠🍚...exercising n get plenty of fresh air n💧. There isn't a race but a LIFESTYLE journey( YOUR) so, be inspired n happy plus, I heard you say be PREPARED that's a MUST..😂🤣😂 been there it was fun n funny..Thank you for mentioning that point for EVERYONE PERIOD 😘.

Newbie here!! My mom and I both have Lupus among a couple of other autoimmune diseases and have decided to switch over to a plant based diet to help with the inflammation in our bodies. We have been doing this for about 4 weeks now and wow!! We can already tell a difference in the bloating and swelling. And the brain fog is getting so much better too! So happy to have found your channel. Love all your tips!!!

To all the new vegans reading this, bravo! You’ve made such a great decision. Definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made as well as eating wholefood no oil xox

Another great video. I'm so glad you brought up the bloating/flatulence info. So many don't. I still struggle a bit with legumes in this area (3 months vegan) and my gut took at least a month to start building different/better gut flora. I just had to endure and keeping moving forward and know that it's all normal. So much better now and worth the adventure. Life is always worth living with the journey being colourful lol. Thanks again, these are great tips.

Love your dog in the background! So relaxed!! Going to try the lentil marinara! Looks amazing! Simple too!

I like that you specify going to a plant-based doctor if you’re having excessive issues. It really bothers me when someone has issues with this diet for whatever reason and they go to their doctor and their doctor tells them they “need” to start eating animal based foods again for their health. I’d rather work with someone that can troubleshoot any problems I might encounter. Chances are you only need to make small changes to get yourself back to feeling your best.

Awesome tips! Thank you Tia!

I love what you said about being consistent , this is what I’m working on now! Thanks for the inspiration.

I love that you say “y’all”! Lol. Tried your pasta salad recipe with Hungry Vegan Mama dressing. It was excellent! I’m a new subscriber and more of a pescatarian but really appreciate all your tips, tricks, advice especially weight loss secrets. I’m down 5 pandemic pounds eating some of your recipes and Malin’s as well as intermittent fasting. I think for me the biggest struggle with eating healthy and trying to lose weight is boring food. Thankfully I love to cook and thanks to the internet I get inspiration for a good variety of meals!!😁♥️

Great tips as always! Thhhx Tia!

By far your best video ever! Thank you. I’ve been WFPB for 14 months and still enjoyed listening to tips.

Thank you for all the great info!! I enjoy watching your videos because you are so upbeat and real!! 🙂

Thank you so much, very informative and inspirational

Great advice, Thank you 😊

Great video! Thanks for the tips!🙂

I live in a rural part of Ontario, close to a small town and we have several resturants with many vegan options. So fortunate.

Excellent topic. Even for those of us on it. I started in July and I’m have fun cooking and I never was a real cook but now I am❣️

I love your energy Tia! Thanks for your videos. I hope as I start on this new way of eating, it comes easier and does help me and my mom stay healthy and slim down.

Loved this! Thank you!

Thank you once again. I’m really loving your videos. Thanks for all the great advice.

I absolutely LOVE Sumo oranges! We don't have them here yet in northern Vermont, but hopefully soon! Great tips - always enjoy your videos!

Hi, So real I like it... Yikes I struggle on the weekends. But I saw one of your video about stuff we should have on our pantry. Tks for sharing your journey❤🤗

Just got your printed book; so excited! Yay, it’s rainy here in GA...so a perfect day to curl up and read! I can’t find the video where you make lentil marinara and put it on toast, but I did that today. Lentils are intense so I tried something I saw my roommate from college do... she added mustard to her spaghetti. It’s perfect for cutting that earthy lentil flavor. It’s a weird hack, but it’s delicious. Just FYI Thanks so much for your motivating content!!!!

I love this video!! I think keeping it easy is so important!! Especially with kids. My oldest daughter has transitioned to full plant based, though my husband and three other kids do three nights of plant based dinners which is awesome! I've noticed over the passed (almost) year that they've really stepped up their snacking habits on fresh fruits and veggies which is a huge mom win!! I also meal prep as much as I can, have cut veggies ready to snack on or just throw together for meals or salads.

I went plant-based about 4 weeks ago. So glad I found you. I am unusual in that my weight was fine but I was doing low-carb and intermittent fasting and I was very hungry all the time. After three years I said enough. I stumbled into this lifestyle through a friend. You are absolutely adorable and I love your informative videos.🥰

Great content very positive and good tips. I liked the video . I hope you keep up the good work we all need to see plant based is truly healthier. I'm right in the middle of reversing high blood pressure and diabetes lost 60 pounds in few months blood pressure down 15 to 20 on both sides remarkable. I switched over cold turkey as my kidney function 20 points in short time. This is serious stuff this is our life. I regret not doing this 20 yrs ago. I could have avoided many hospital visits and suffering being so overweight and unhealthy. I commend you for being so kind on people but honestly some people need it straight before its to late. Till the next one. Primo

Tia, this was an awesome video. When I first started looking at this lifestyle it was so confusing. It took me a Hugh amount of time to sift through all the approaches. Vegan before 6, WFPB but includes animal, vegan but junky, vegan but, please greese relief ( coconut cream, an avocado per day, nuts by the half cup portion, nut butter on everything, Tahiti too and topped with seeds plus oil. OMGosh) I was post op for breast cancer and didn't want it back. It took me a while to find the WFPB vegan way of eating and then to find practioners that kept it simple. Simple is so important when making the change. Thanks I know this will help others and it's always good to hear the truth again and again. B

that's so true. I have two aunt that are not vegan and they were prescribed b12 by the doctor

I bought your cookbook and have tried week one recipes. Easy and taste amazing! Cheese sauce is the best I’ve tried so far,.Thanks so much!

I'm having black bean tostadas made with Dr. McDougall's black bean and lime soup

Thank you Tia for another great video! ❤️ Excellent tips. We have to be open to new information for keeping on track. Gas is a normal part of digestion no matter what we eat. After transitioning from a diet with less fiber to one with more fiber we experience more bloating but it will pass. Many people wonder what to replace the meat with. With plants, of course. But if you eat a lot of meat before, some vegan meat can be a good compromise as a substitute but not for too long. As you pointed out, the simplicity and prepping are the keys to success. I was deficient in vitamin B12 even when I was eating meat because I was not absorbing it well so it is essential to talk to your doctor. Some deficiencies give symptoms which are not related to swiching to a wfpbno but we can easily attribute it to this way of eating. Yes, certainly it is an exciting journey. 😊

I got your book! Just getting started with it.

I loved this video. I’m in that stage where you go back and forth between vegan and not! This motivated me to stick with it! 😁

After watching a few videos, I just had to subscribe 🤗. God blessed you with encouragement and fun laughs! This video definitely hits my concerns👍

Great tips!

Vegan in 2009. I had gas and bloat all my life chronic digestive issues and vegan ended all of that for me.

Thank you for doing this. Very interesting to a newbie. 😁

Thank you for bringing up the gas and bloating issue! I suffered immensely for several months. I found Bean-zyme on Amazon which is soooo much better than Beano-and I chew a half teaspoon of fennel seed after each meal which is a game changer. Love, love, love your videos!! Thank you.

Love your videos!!! 👏👏🥰

Pretty much every restaurant has potatoes, salad greens, broccoli, rice etc to make up an easy and delicious vegan meal if there’s nothing else available. Also, the Happy Cow App is great for locating nearby vegan restaurants or restaurants with vegan options.

Great tips!! 🌱💚🌱

I'm so glad you said you tried to eat this way many times before it stuck! I have such a hard time getting mentally prepared!

I have stumbled on your site . You provide such fun and lovely diet plan. I am home recuperating from 2 back surgeries and need to lose. I am giving this a try. Thank you.

Great video, thank you

I'm just making small changes at this time. Learning a lot from you 😊

Hi Tia! I am fairly new to the whole foods plant based eating. Up until 3 weeks ago I was not vegan. Thank you for this video. I have had some of the issues you talk about and it has calmed down lol.

Excellent video and tips for new and long term vegans. I originally became vegan for health but now I have changed to being a ethical vegan. I perfer the whole foods plant based diet as far as the dietary requirements of veganism is concerned.

I’ve been vegan for many years but unfortunately I eat a lot of coconut oil, olive oil, cakes, vegan sausages and meat, nut cheeses, french fries, etc. After 60 I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insuline resistence, and gradually put on a lot of weight. Not until I stumbled upon whole food plant based no oil concepts that I was able to understand that being vegan, though great for the animals was not so great for my health. I’m still a vegan but I started to eat only whole, natural and unprocessed foods and all my health issues disappeared in some months. I had also to pay attention to supplements. I found out that my Vitamin D levels were very low. It was a consequance of living in Scandinavia and not taking the right supplements. With this way of eating I become also aware of my needs. I became a healthy vegan. What it’s optimal for us, it’s also good for the animals and for our planet. That’s why the information and inspiration from your channel can help a lot of people not only to find their reason for eating this way but also to understand how to think about food, how to cook and eat the meals which will restore one’s health. Education helps us to find our way much sooner. For me it took a long time but it doesn’t need to be that way. Thank you Tia and keep up the good work. ❤️

Great video! I’ve been WFPB for a number of years. I over complicated things so much in the beginning. I must have at least 20 plant based cookbooks. Right now, all I need is a couple of sauces, and I can use those to mix and match just about anything to my tummys satisfaction. Every once in a while I’ll find a recipe I like and I have a recipe organizer app (Paprika) to keep things neatly organized.

tnk u! excellent content!

I feel the need to point out that it is better to eat before going to a restaurant, not to bring your food into a restaurant. This is because restaurants have strict health codes that they need to follow and they can get in serious trouble if people are eating outside food in their restaurant and they get reported.

The way that I first went vegetarian was to give up red meat for 6 months and then poultry the next 6 month. By the end of that year, I only had fish/seafood and dairy products. So for the next 6 months, I stopped eating fish/seafood. I never ate much of that anyway so it was not hard to give up. So after 18 months I was down to just dairy products. I was 40 years old when I made the decision to become vegetarian. Ate age 55, I became vegan. It really wasn't heard because during my journey I was constantly picking up recipes and ideas for meals, and rethinking how to eat. I've never felt deprived. Now, at age 60, I am vegan, 50% raw vegan. I live in a cold climate so I eat cooked food mainly in winter. I feel so much better eating vegan and I feel better when I look at animals because I see them as fellow creatures enjoying the world with me rather than as food. I also made the transition because I spent 20+ years as a caregiver to my family who passed from high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, etc., and were medicated for years prior to passing. They all ate the Standard American Diet and I did too. But I'm glad I changed.

Keep everything in stock🎉 is KEY🎉

Nice video Tia! I just want to ad that gas and bloating can also be IBS and sensitivity to FODMAPs. Yes, it is normal for your gut to react when transition to a new diet with more fiber. But bad smelling farts are not a sign of a perfectly good diet and is nothing that you need to live with for the rest of your life. After 4 years of being vegan I developed a lot of stomach pain and IBS symptoms even though I was eating just fine a healthy diet and had been for years. My problem needed professional help to handle. Your symptoms is your body responds to something, don’t just ignore it! If the problems with an upset stomach don’t go away I would highly recommend to contact a certified or registered dietitian.

I chose to become vegan for my health; I eat a very simple diet; I do not buy processed vegan foods; I just prepare/chop my veggies every day.

Hi! I am so excited to try your lentil marinara recipe Thank you so much for sharing. BTW, I love your makeup. You look so pretty. Would you mind sharing what eyeshadow, lipstick, etc you are wearing in this video?

3 years into this journey for me. The first 6 months were pretty crazy. Once I learned what foods and spices I liked, recipes were easier. You don't really need recipes after years.

I travel a lot. I find Tropical Smoothie Island Green Detox with pea protein and their hummus wrap minus the ranch dressing a good option. When out with friends I go for the baked potato with salsa and steamed veggies sometimes double steamed veggies.

This is not my first rodeo to a HFPB vegan lifestyle. I did this 3 yrs ago for about six months and then failed miserably after spending 5 days in Disney World (zero healthy options and no way to cook). Once home, I just went back to my old unhealthy ways. It was easier I suppose. After a yr of being on 13 supplements for a leaky gut, I am back at it again. The most frustrating part of my health journey is that I am a Certified Health Coaching know better. UGH...... What is different and more sustainable this time is following The Starch Solution- its been a LIFE SAVER!!!! Thanks for all of your videos, Tia. They have all been extremely helpful. I'm one step closer to helping clients go plant based/Vegan

Love your videos! Have you made a video about how to get your family on board with this lifestyle? Or how to deal if you are the only one in the house that eats this way? Thanks!

Hi Tia!!!! Found your channel by pure bliss. Your husband is so cute. Reminds me of my own. Thanks for your content. I’m learning a lot. You are addictive to watch/ listen to. I’m also in Texas. It is hard to live plant based here but anything worthwhile will have obstacles.

Glad to hear that you had tried being vegan multiple times before it stuck. I'm in the same boat .

Hi tía i'm new to your channel and i love it . I have been struggling the last 9 years with my weight and i did the whole vegetarian food and lost 70 lbs but i can't do milk or meat . My body rejects it and i get sick 🤢. I'm tired of calorie counting and your recipes will help me so much and the knowledge is much needed

Hi Tia! New subscriber and possible new plant based diet convert. Done every diet and gained weight back….about 400 pounds over 20 years-same 20 pounds! Really thinking about switching from carnivore and keto to plant based. LOVE your channel, your makeup looks phenomenal and love your hairstyles esp. the curls!

Thank you so much, you have answered all the things I was unsure about. Your tips on keeping it simple were just what I needed to hear.On my 3rd day and ordering my book tomorrow by Dr McDougall.

Wonderful video! 😊 I have been on a journey as well - vegetarian for many years and vegan for almost 5 years now. I totally agree that vegan does not necessarily equal healthy! I am very interested in becoming more WFPB oil free, sugar free, etc so this video really helped to inspire me!

It has been hard for me because my husband and 3 boys love meat and dairy. It is so hard to cook 2 meals!

I love your videos and bought your book. I am struggling with changing our food because hubby and boy’s are not on board. I’ll keep working on them, but, in the meantime where did you get your plates and bowls in the background? 😀

I think also add enzyme combination in capsule form with your meal is a good idea

Gas what’s that😂 my poor husband has to deal with my daily blow outs. He gets gas too but I think I beat him🤦🏽‍♀️ At any rate, We love the wonderful plant based meals but stick to potatoes and greens when we aren’t sure what to make . I’ve started my own food diary to track our favorite meals, this makes it easier to stick to this way of eating. Thank you for all the great tips 👍🏼

New here! Thank you!

tks, tia....by the way, your hair looks amazing (you changed something?!)

I’m interested in finding out about what it’s like to transition to a vegan lifestyle and learn more about the book, The Starch Solution. There are a few channels here about vegan lifestyle and this book so I’ve subscribed to them and also to the channel of the book’s author. I’ll be looking at all of your previous videos and the videos of the other people that I’ve subscribed to about this book and vegan lifestyle. My primary reason for learning about vegan lifestyle and this book is to lose weight and be healthier. I’ll be watching your videos and other peoples videos about the book and the vegan lifestyle from now on. I’ll enjoy your videos and look forward to each new video that you do.

I had a lot Less gas and bloating, because I wasn't constipated as much with so much fiber in my diet.

You make a lot of sense.

I have become plant based for my health, for the environment and my hatred of animal cruelty in industrialized farming. It has been a gradual change but was too easy to fall into easy lazy choices. Since hearing about the Starch Solution I have done better and have got my husband on board. My aches snd pains are disappearing. Hoping for some weight loss too😜

Fabulous!

Funny I was on Pinterest, later I was at Walmart and was going to pick up some poblanos for a recipe I seen, I put them down and said this is crazy that I would get all these ingredients to make this so I didn't. I put the peppers back, keeping it simple makes this way of eating easy.

I too keep starting and stopping. I am more a “for health reasons” person than for the animals person. I love animals but to be honest I never really thought that much about it until watching “Forks over Knives”. No judgement please, old habits die hard. I was eating too much Vegan junk and would cheat when hungry and no vegan options were available. I am “starting over” this week and need to get prepared mentally to keep it going.

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience:). The meal you made for yourself with the bread?...well for my stomach it is a receipy for gas:). Fruits after meal is the worse. Just wanted to add that in..hahaha

Great video! Thanks for all the information you share - really appreciate it all. I’m transitioning over for health reasons only - you mention something that I did not give al of thought before - is the general belief of the vegan community that eating animals is “evil” or some how wrong? I hope when I mention to people that we are transitioning that they don’t think I’m being judgmental lol 😂

We never did eat out often. We're too cheap and I like good food. Not many cheap restaurants have good food.🤣😂 But we do eat out on occasion. And when we do, my family eats whatever they want. I usually eat off the sides. I like the black beans and cilantro lime rice at chili's. Pretty yummooo

Your eyes are SOOOO pretty!!!

I went Vegan, plant base, Whole Food Last year and I noticed I wasn’t losing weight until I started counting my calories!! I don’t understand how people can just lose weight without calorie counting! I wasn’t eating junk, it was pretty healthy!!

Chef AJ is looking for vegan you tubers to be interviewed and do recipes or other presentations on her channel. She also does an informal Iron Chef thingy.

I love your voice!

I have to do a low fodmap diet sometimes. Have IBS.

You rock!

Hello my name is Diane and I'm going to try to do this plant-based diet or whatever you call it I am a meat eater and I just don't know if it's going to work for me but I'm going to try because I am type 2 diabetic high blood pressure high cholesterol high triglycerine you name it I got it so I've been watching these two doctors on KZfaq about eating whole foods and I was taught not to eat rice not to eat potatoes and now this diet says yes you can but you can't handle me no butter no dairy so I'm trying to get it all in my head and I've been really really loving your recipes so please please help me I need help and I appreciate it thank you so very much for your videos and you have a blessed day

Hello I keep trying to download your recipe guide but it says not available, either removed or wrong address? Can you help me to download this book? Thank you

In Australia we don’t get fat free marinara sauce. Only Passata

I found Hippo Vitamins Vegan it has B and D😊

Doggo cameo 🐾

I drank kombucha too much (about 10 from market a week) and it upset the bile operation and process and had to go to doctor who gave 2x antibiotics 😮